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Trump, Macron exchange firm handshake during ‘sign of peace’ at Pope Francis’ funeral

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April 26, 2025

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President Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged their infamous, firm handshake during Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday.

The gesture was shared during the “sign of peace” at the Mass, before scores of priests distributed the Holy Communion to the crowd, and continues the long history of interactions between the two world leaders.

During a meeting in Paris in December, Trump surprised Macron with a hearty handshake, locking paws with him and pushing down firmly, nearly dragging the French head of state along with him.

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